South Street (Philadelphia)

South Street is a street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which forms the southern border of the central city and the northern border for the south. Until the 1950s, the street was mostly a garment district, and its west was home to a large African-American community. After the city decided against building the Crosstown Expressway, the property became cheap enough for artists to move in. The South Street Headhouse District between Front and Seventh Streets is known for its bohemian, punk, and alternative atmosphere.